Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) 3-pack of pots
Can’t be shipped.
Tall, bright stems loaded with flowers make Prairie Blazing Star an eye-catching plant and favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. It grows in a clump that can produce dozens of flower stems. Prairie Blazing Star can handle wet, clay soils–perfect for rain gardens and shoreline restorations.
Also available in 12-packs of plugs here
Details
Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture: Wet, Medium
Height: 4 feet
Blooms: July, Aug, Sept
Color: Purple
Spacing: 12-18″
Spreads: A medium amount by seed
Zones: 3-9
Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators, Birds, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Design Tips
Prairie Blazing Star’s tall, spiky form should be planted near the middle or back of gardens. Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is perfect for medium-wet and clay soils. It spreads by seed a decent amount.
Great native plant choice for the Minnesota Lawns to Legumes grant program!
Companion Plants
Prairie Coreopsis
Marsh Milkweed
Great Blue Lobelia
Prairie Phlox
Orange Coneflower
